“Family of Randal Wilson Files Lawsuit Over Fatal Fiery Crash | Macon News”.
Hey everyone, something serious went down in Macon, Georgia, and it’s making waves in the legal world. Brittney Wilson and Shemeka Wilson, family members of truck driver Randal Bernard Wilson, have filed a federal lawsuit. Randal tragically lost his life in a fiery crash back in May in Wilkinson County. The lawsuit is against Navneet Singh, a truck driver from California, along with WRCH Transport Inc. and Security National Insurance Company.
According to the lawsuit, Singh was speeding and missed a stop sign, leading to a catastrophic collision with Randal’s truck. The crash was so intense that it caused a fire, resulting in Randal’s death. The plaintiffs argue that Singh was working under WRCH Transport’s license and that the company’s liability insurance should cover the damages.
What makes this case even more compelling is the claim of willful misconduct and negligence on Singh’s part. The Wilson family is pushing for a jury trial and seeking various damages, including punitive ones, to hold the defendants accountable. Their legal team from McArthur Law Firm is steering this case forward.
It’s a heart-wrenching scenario, and the family is fighting hard for justice. Here’s hoping they find some form of closure through this legal battle.
Family of truck driver killed in fiery crash files federal lawsuit | News
MACON, Ga. — Family members of a Milledgeville truck driver killed in a fiery crash in Wilkinson County earlier this year have filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in Macon.
The plaintiffs in the case were identified as Brittney Wilson and Shemeka Wilson, according to court records obtained by The Union-Recorder.
Brittany Wilson is listed as next of kin and the executor of the estate of crash victim Randal Bernard Wilson. Shemeka Wilson, also listed as a relative, has filed a claim as a result of personal injury and wrongful death.
The two are relatives of the 61-year-old Wilson, who died May 21 when the driver of another tractor-trailer truck slammed into his truck at an intersection in Wilkinson County.
The defendants in the case are the truck driver cited as being at fault, Navneet Singh of California, WRCH Transport Inc. of Fresno, California, and Security National Insurance Company.
“Defendant Singh was operating under the motor common carrier license, shield and authorization of defendant WRCH Transport at all pertinent times to this complaint, and defendant WRCH Transport’s authorization, shield and DOT (Department of Transportation) number were displayed on the tractor at the time of this collision,” according to the lawsuit.
The insurance company covered the trucking company with a policy of liability, court records show. The policy was written and provided to protect the public against injury to person and property “proximately” caused by the negligence of such carrier, its servants and agents.
The lawsuit contends that Singh was the agent, servant and employee of the trucking company and was acting within the scope of employment at the time of the collision.
“Any negligence on the part of defendant Singh is imputable to defendant WRCH Transport by virtue of vicarious liability, respondent superior, as well as the laws of agency in Georgia,” according to the civil action.
On May 21, 2024, Randal Wilson was operating a 1999 Freightliner Conventional about 3:33 p.m. He was traveling northbound on Ga. Highway 29.
Singh, who was driving a 2020 Freightliner Conventional, was traveling westbound on Ga. Highway 112. He was approaching the intersection of Ga. Highway 29 in Wilkinson County.
“Defendant Singh was traveling too fast for conditions and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection,” according to the lawsuit.
Singh entered Wilson’s lane of travel and “violently and forcefully” collided with Wilson’s tractor-trailer, causing it to catch fire and further causing Wilson to burn alive.
The lawsuit contends Wilson’s death was directly caused by the defendants.
Singh’s actions, according to the lawsuit, “show willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression or that entire want of care, which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences so as to entitle plaintiff and the general public to punitive damages.”
Plaintiffs Brittney Wilson and Shemeka Wilson are requiring the defendants to appear and answer their complaint.
The plaintiffs also are seeking a trial by jury in federal court.
In addition, they are seeking judgement against the defendants for special, general and punitive damages. They are also seeking punitive damages and that legal fees be assessed against the defendants.
The lawsuit was filed June 28 by the plaintiffs’ attorneys, Katherine L. McArthur, Jessica A. Edmonds, and Quintesha S. Reynolds of McArthur Law Firm in Macon.
Who are the plaintiffs in this federal lawsuit?
MACON, Ga. — Family members of a Milledgeville truck driver killed in a fiery crash in Wilkinson County earlier this year have filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in Macon. The plaintiffs in the case were identified as Brittney Wilson and Shemeka Wilson, according to court records obtained by The Union-Recorder.
Brittany Wilson is listed as next of kin and the executor of the estate of crash victim Randal Bernard Wilson. Shemeka Wilson, also listed as a relative, has filed a claim as a result of personal injury and wrongful death.
What exactly happened on May 21?
The two are relatives of the 61-year-old Wilson, who died on May 21 when the driver of another tractor-trailer truck slammed into his truck at an intersection in Wilkinson County. According to the lawsuit, Randal Wilson was operating a 1999 Freightliner Conventional about 3:33 p.m., traveling northbound on Ga. Highway 29.
Navneet Singh, who was driving a 2020 Freightliner Conventional, was traveling westbound on Ga. Highway 112 and approaching the intersection of Ga. Highway 29. The lawsuit states that Singh was going too fast for conditions and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection, leading to the collision.
Who are the defendants in this lawsuit?
The defendants in the case are the truck driver cited as being at fault, Navneet Singh of California; WRCH Transport Inc. of Fresno, California; and Security National Insurance Company. The lawsuit claims that Singh was operating under the motor common carrier license, shield, and authorization of WRCH Transport at all pertinent times to this complaint, and WRCH Transport’s authorization, shield, and DOT (Department of Transportation) number were displayed on the tractor at the time of the collision.
The insurance company covered the trucking company with a policy of liability, court records show. This policy was written to protect the public against injury to person and property “proximately” caused by the negligence of such carrier, its servants, and agents.
What are the allegations mentioned in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit contends that Singh was the agent, servant, and employee of the trucking company and was acting within the scope of employment at the time of the collision. According to the civil action, any negligence on the part of Singh is imputable to WRCH Transport by virtue of vicarious liability, respondeat superior, as well as the laws of agency in Georgia.
Singh entered Wilson’s lane of travel and “violently and forcefully” collided with Wilson’s tractor-trailer, causing it to catch fire and further causing Wilson to burn alive. The lawsuit contends that Wilson’s death was directly caused by the defendants. Singh’s actions, according to the lawsuit, “show willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care, which would raise the presumption of conscious indifference to consequences so as to entitle plaintiff and the general public to punitive damages.”
What are the plaintiffs seeking in court?
Plaintiffs Brittney Wilson and Shemeka Wilson are requiring the defendants to appear and answer their complaint. They are seeking a trial by jury in federal court. In addition, they are seeking judgment against the defendants for special, general, and punitive damages. They are also seeking punitive damages and that legal fees be assessed against the defendants.
The lawsuit was filed on June 28 by the plaintiffs’ attorneys, Katherine L. McArthur, Jessica A. Edmonds, and Quintesha S. Reynolds of McArthur Law Firm in Macon. This case underscores the importance of holding negligent parties accountable and ensuring justice is served for the grieving family members left behind.